Middle School Girls Protest Inclusion of Transgender Athlete in West Virginia Track Meet

Several middle school girls refused to compete in shot put and discus events, protesting against a transgender competitor following a recent court ruling.

Middle school girls at a West Virginia track meet protested by refusing to participate in events against a transgender athlete.
The protest followed a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allowing transgender students to compete in sports categories matching their gender identity.
Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender athlete, won the shot put event, outperforming competitors by a significant margin.
The ruling specifically applies to Pepper-Jackson, who began transitioning before puberty, but could influence future cases.
Advocates for women's sports and several participants expressed disappointment and frustration over the decision.